Priming effects on PAH degradation and ecotoxicity during a phytoremediation experiment

Joner, Erik J.; Hirmann, Doris; Szolar, Oliver H. J.; Todorović, Dragana; Leyval, Corinne; Loibner, Andreas P.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2003.09.005

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“…The highest dissipation was observed for medium PAHs in both treatments. This was particularly evident for four-ring PAHs, which are normally less reactive and biodegradable than lighter PAHs (Joner et al 2004). Generally, large PAHs were more persistent than small and medium PAHs.…”

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Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil through composting with fresh organic wastes

Zhang

Zhu

Houot

et al. 2011

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Introduction Composting may enhance bioremediation of PAH-contaminated soils by providing organic substrates that stimulate the growth of potential microbial degraders. However, the influence of added organic matter (OM) together with the microbial activities on the dissipation of PAHs has not yet been fully assessed. Materials and methods An in-vessel composting-bioremediation experiment of a contaminated soil amended with fresh wastes was carried out. Four different experimental conditions were tested in triplicate during 60 days using laboratory-scale reactors: treatment S (100% soil), W (100% wastes), SW (soil/ waste mixture), and SWB (soil/waste mixture with inoculation of degrading microorganisms). Results and discussion A dry mass loss of 35±5% was observed in treatments with organic wastes during composting in all the treatments except treatment S. The dissipation of the 16 USEPA-listed PAHs was largely enhanced from no significant change to 50.5±14.8% (for SW)/63.7±10.0% (for SWB). More obvious dissipation was observed when fresh wastes were added at the beginning of composting to the contaminated soil, without significant difference between the inoculated and non-inoculated treatments. Phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) profiling showed that fungi and G-bacteria dominated at the beginning of experiment and were probably involved in PAH dissipation. Subsequently, greater relative abundances of G+bacteria were observed as PAH dissipation slowed down. Conclusions The results suggest that improving the composting process with optimal organic compositions may be a feasible remediation strategy in PAH-contaminated soils through stimulation of active microbial populations.

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Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil through composting with fresh organic wastes

Zhang

Zhu

Houot

et al. 2011

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…Despite their many beneficial interactions, plants and microbes also compete for the same resources (Wenzel 2008). In soils where nutrients are low, such as those polluted with hydrocarbons (Harvey et al, 2002), resource competition may be a limiting factor of microbial growth and biodegradation (Joner et al, 2004). The promotion of hydrocarbon degrading microbes is strongly modulated by abiotic factors (Powell et al, 2010), with the influence of plants on microbial communities dependent on available nutrients.…”

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“…Hence suitable climate and contaminant-tolerant native species must be identified. In general, the existence of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil has a negative impact on plant growth and development (Joner et al, 2004). Growth is inhibited with increasing hydrocarbon concentration (Maila and Cloete, 2002;Smith et al, 2006), or slowed to the point that plants do not produce meaningful biomass for successful remediation (Kvesitadze et al, 2006).…”

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Phytoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminants in subantarctic soils: An effective management option

Bramley-Alves

Wasley

King

et al. 2014

Journal of Environmental Management

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Accidental fuel spills on world heritage subantarctic Macquarie Island have caused considerable contamination. Due to the island's high latitude position, its climate, and its fragile ecosystem, traditional methods of remediation are unsuitable for on-site clean up. We investigated the tolerance of a subantarctic native tussock grass, Poa foliosa (Hook. f.), to Special Antarctic Blend (SAB) diesel fuel and its potential to reduce SAB fuel contamination via phytoremediation. Toxicity of SAB fuel to P. foliosa was assessed in an 8 month laboratory growth trial under growth conditions which simulated the island's environment. Single seedlings were planted into 1 L pots of soil spiked with SAB fuel at concentrations of 1000, 5 000, 10 000, 2000 and 40 000 mg/kg (plus control). Plants were harvested at 0, 2, 4 and 8 months and a range of plant productivity endpoints were measured (biomass production, plant morphology and photosynthetic efficiency). Poa foliosa was highly tolerant across all SAB fuel concentrations tested with respect to biomass, although higher concentrations of 20 000 and 40 000 mg SAB/kg soil caused slight reductions in leaf length, width and area. To assess the phytoremediation potential of P. foliosa (to 10 000 mg/kg), soil from the planted pots was compared with that from paired unplanted pots at each SAB fuel concentration. The effect of the plant on SAB fuel concentrations and the associated microbial communities found within the soil (total heterotrophs and hydrocarbon degraders) were compared between planted and unplanted treatments at the 0, 2, 4 and 8 month harvest periods. The presence of plants resulted in significantly less SAB fuel in soils at 2 months and a return to background concentration by 8 months. Microbes did not appear to be the sole driving force behind the observed hydrocarbon loss. This study provides evidence that phytoremediation using P. foliosa is a valuable remediation option for use at Macquarie Island, and may be applicable to the management of fuel spills in other cold climate regions. AbstractAccidental fuel spills on world heritage subantarctic Macquarie Island have caused considerable contamination. Due to the island's high latitude position, its climate, and its fragile ecosystem, traditional methods of remediation are unsuitable for on-site clean up. We investigated the tolerance of a subantarctic native tussock grass, Poa foliosa (Hook. f.), to Special Antarctic Blend (SAB) diesel fuel and its potential to reduce SAB fuel contamination via phytoremediation. Toxicity of SAB fuel to P. foliosa was assessed in an 8 month laboratory growth trial under growth conditions which simulated the island's environment. Single seedlings were planted into 1 L pots of soil spiked with SAB fuel at concentrations of 1 000, 5 000, 10 000, 20 00 and 40 000 mg/kg (plus control). Plants were harvested at 0, 2, 4 and 8 months and a range of plant productivity endpoints were measured (biomass production, plant morphology and photosynthetic efficiency). Poa foliosa was highl...

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“…Mycoremediation refers to the use of fungi to clean contaminated soil [2]. According to [3], to achieve a successful mycoremediation process, fungi must grow and survive in soils contaminated with oil.…”

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Bioremediation of Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil by Using Fungus, <i>Penicillium sp.</i>

Umana

Akwaji

Markson

2016

ILNS

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Abstract. This study investigated the ability of Penicillium sp. to bio-remediate spent engine oil contaminated soil both in vitro and in vivo. In the in vitro assay, mycelium of a seven day old culture of Penicillium sp. grown on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) was punched out using a 0.5mm Cork borer and inoculated on the centre of Petri dishes containing the spent and unspent engine oil and incubated for seven days and daily reading of the mycelia growth obtained using a metre rule. For the in vivo assay, soil received 0 (control), 20/180, 40/360, 60/540, 80/720 and 100ml/900mm concentrations/treatments (inoculation with mycelium of Penicillium sp.). Seeds of Telfeira occidentalis was sown on the soil and assessed for growth performance (plant height, leaf area (using a metre rule) and leaf count (number of leaves) for 7, 14, 21 and 28 Days after Planting (DAP). Results of the in vitro assay showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in the growth diameter of Penicillium sp. relative to control. Results of the in vivo assay showed that spent engine oil had no significant effect (p<0.05) on the growth performance of T. occidentalis at 7, 14, 21 and 28 DAP and on fresh and dry weight (g) 28 DAP relative to control. After 28 days of plant growth, the added spent engine oil was no longer detected. The plant began producing pods 61 DAP. This study showed that Penicillium sp. can biodegrade hydrocarbons present in spent engine oil and as such is a good tool for bioremediation.

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Priming effects on PAH degradation and ecotoxicity during a phytoremediation experiment

Cited by 71 publications

References 24 publications

Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil through composting with fresh organic wastes

Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil through composting with fresh organic wastes

Phytoremediation of hydrocarbon contaminants in subantarctic soils: An effective management option

Bioremediation of Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil by Using Fungus, <i>Penicillium sp.</i>

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